Dáil debates

Thursday, 7 July 2016

Leaders' Questions(35 speeches) I am sure the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Bruton, will agree with me that over the past number of weeks the whole country has been saddened and shocked at the continuous stream of...

Questions on Proposed Legislation(42 speeches) In accordance with the new Standing Order 28, Questions on Proposed Legislation allows for one minute per question. Questions must relate to the Order Paper, the taking of business which has...

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (Resumed)(7 speeches) Cléireach na Dála: I put the question: "That Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher, who is the successful candidate duly selected by the secret ballot by the Members of Dáil Éireann, be...

Business of Dáil(2 speeches) I understand the Minister of State, Deputy Regina Doherty, has a business proposal to put to the House.

Ibrahim Halawa: Motion(28 speeches) I move:"That Dáil Éireann:notes that Ibrahim Halawa, an Irish citizen, has been detained without due process in Egypt for three years since being arrested as a child of 17 years-of-age;...

Topical Issue Matters(1 speech) I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 29A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputies Louise O'Reilly and...

Message from Select Committee(1 speech) The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the Single Resolution Board (Loan Facility Agreement) Bill 2016 and has made...

National Heritage Plan(9 speeches) 1. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when she expects to publish an updated national heritage plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20106/16]

Western Development Commission(8 speeches) 2. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to replicate the Western Development Commission, WDC, model in the other regions; and when the capital fund assigned to the...

Environmental Policy(8 speeches) 5. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht why she is proposing to de-designate 46 Natural Heritage Areas, which were designated as Natural Heritage Areas, in order to satisfy...

Film Industry(7 speeches) 7. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the supports she provides for the indigenous film and television production sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

National Monuments(8 speeches) 8. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for the task force on Moore Street, Dublin 1, including its composition, chairperson, terms of reference and power to make...

Arts Funding(7 speeches) 9. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to increase the existing funding to the arts, given that the European average for arts funding is 0.6 per cent of Gross...

Rural Recreation Policy(14 speeches) 10. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to develop rural recreation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19880/16]

Leader Programmes(7 speeches) 11. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when she will sign contracts with successful bidders to deliver the Leader programme to facilitate the commencement of work on...

Commemorative Events(8 speeches) 12. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the legacy of the 2016 commemorations; her plans for the remainder of 2016; and if she will make a statement on the...

National Heritage Plan(8 speeches) 17. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress made on producing an updated national heritage plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19837/16]

Debt Collection(10 speeches) Over the past two days, like many Deputies, I have been inundated with calls from around the country from people who are disgusted by the disgraceful actions carried out against five Limousin...

Insurance Costs(8 speeches) I appreciate the Minister being in the House to listen to the issue I am raising and give me a reply, as I know he has an extremely busy schedule. I am not bringing this up to have a go at the...

Foreshore Licence Applications(5 speeches) I welcome the extension of the time for a public consultation until 1 August. However, my request is for the Minister to ensure a public meeting is held within that time. There was one public...